Slow cooker cocktail meatballs

Patricia Conte has a background in marketing communications and works as an independent writer. In 2010, she was given the opportunity to combine her love of writing and food when she started as a contributing writer for the Food channel...

Perfect for any gathering!

When it comes to gatherings, make things easy on yourself! This recipe for slow cooker cocktail meatballs is big on flavor but small on effort.

This time of year, crowds gather for just about any reason! For the next get-together you host, try this recipe for slow cooker cocktail meatballs. These mini-meatballs are easy to make for a hungry crowd and are big on flavor. Serve them with sauce on the side and crusty Italian bread.

Slow cooker cocktail meatballs recipe

Makes 24 mini-meatballs

Ingredients:

1/2 pound ground beef

1 egg

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1/4 cup chopped mushrooms

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/8 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

2 cups prepared marinara sauce

1/4 cup diced onion

1/4 cup diced black olives

1 garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons Sriracha or another hot sauce

2 teaspoons honey

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

8 basil leaves, cut into ribbons, as garnish

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.